BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, covering electronics, computing and intelligent systems. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Programming, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional industrial placement year provides hands-on experience with an approved employer. The course culminates in an individual project where students design and build a real system.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C / 4 or above is required. A level: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. To include a pass at Level 3 Mathematics and a minimum of a grade C at a second relevant subject in science or engineering subjects. Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in engineering/science/technology BTEC. To include merit in mathematics as a core module: mathematics for technicians, mathematics for engineering. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Accept Access with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, with at least 12 Level 3 credits at Pass in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in another Science, Engineering, or Technology subject. International Baccalaureate: 27 points. Include a pass in Mathematics and a minimum of a grade 4 at a second relevant subject in science or engineering subjects. Relevant subjects include design technology, electronics, engineering, further mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, use of mathematics, computer science or chemistry. Maths and English considered. T level: Merit. Science / Engineering pathway.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electrical Industrial Placement
- Stage 1 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics
- Embedded System Design and Build
- Electrical Principles and Machines
- Stage 2 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Software Engineering 2
- Artificial Intelligence
- Real Time Systems Project
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Power Electronics and Generation
- Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
- Individual Project
- Real-Time Embedded Programming for Autonomous and AI Systems
- Parallel Computing
- High Speed Communications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.